A land registry entry (vklad) is the official act of recording a change of ownership — or another right, like a mortgage lien — in the Czech Land Registry. Until the entry is made, the change has no effect against third parties, even if a contract has already been signed.
Why the Timing Matters
Because ownership only transfers at the moment of entry, not at signing, the seller remains the legal owner during the roughly three-week processing period. This is exactly why purchase price is normally held in escrow until the entry is confirmed — releasing funds any earlier leaves the buyer exposed.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the land registry reject an entry?
- Yes — if the application has formal defects or the contract doesn't meet legal requirements, the registry can suspend or reject it. This is one of the main reasons to have the contract reviewed before filing.
- Who normally files the entry application?
- It's usually handled by the lawyer or notary managing the transaction as part of the closing process, though either party can file it.
- Does LawBridge file the land registry entry for me?
- No. LawBridge matches you with an independent real-estate lawyer who can handle the filing as part of the transaction — LawBridge itself does not provide legal services.
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